A Story BEYOND Epic!! | Lullaby/Mother I | TE/MO Reaction/Analysis ft ​⁠

[@officialmortius]

CONTENT WARNING: This video touches on some VERY heavy subjects, including but not entirely limited to medical trauma, assault, parental trauma, infertility, religion, and general themes of grief/loss. This exists as an interview as much as it is a reaction/analysis, and we touch on a lot. If this reaction ended up being too much for you, I strongly encourage you to check out the rest of her album anyways; the Mother EP is a journey that I think is beautiful and important and healing, but the downside to weekly reactions is that if you’re experiencing it for the first time through this interview, you have to wait a week or two before the “uplift” gets to come. So if you need to feel the light at the end of this tunnel, then that’s even more reason to go check out the full EP on her channel, or wherever you stream music Thank you so much to Teagan for joining me for this, and thank you to you all for accompanying me through such an emotional experience ☺️

[@mellindART]

I'm sorry but... why didn't you put a content warning in the video itself, or at least in the title? The title said "EPIC", I was happy to come watch some more "Epic" content, and with Teagan at that... I wasn't expecting a subject that would wound me so deeply! Yes, the song is amazing, and I love that Teagan was able to express her hurt. I would have listened to it anyway, but with a content warning at least I wouldn't have been so unexpectedly devastated... I'm not blaming you, I just wish you could be mindful of such topics in the future.

[@oceanapearl3503]

Hey this hurts

[@oceanapearl3503]

*Mother the Concept* _What the actual hell_ I think I forgot how to _bereathe_

[@oceanapearl3503]

The one time I'm glad for your constant pauses because otherwise I simply _could n o t_

[@oceanapearl3503]

This is mean. I can't type right through the tears. Dammit now my nose is blocked.

[@beckyreed9763]

I'm a woman and have never wanted a kid and still don't yet I still found myself crying listening to this song and for Teagans story. It was so brave to put this in the world and it will relate to a lot of people.

[@elenjulia8271]

Same honestly

[@destinie3880]

AFAB enby and 100% agree with you too, at parts I got close to tears

[@pineappledi1801]

Ah yeah, *Badass Senorita*

[@jemjem461]

Athena! Athena! _Badass senorita_

[@elenjulia8271]

Well done, you lied to me what's your name

[@Azziyaisalwaysonline]

@@elenjulia8271great job! You’re a liar!

[@gnilogaming]

@@elenjulia8271 well done, your a liar, whats your name?

[@DrakeDragonton]

That, “I’m just a child myself line” is actually insane!!!! Her lyricism is too good bro. I’m glad she is doing something for herself instead of just epic though that is a great part of her career. She should be cowriting with Jorge at this point.

[@lexipedia64]

thank you for loving my dear friend Teagan!

[@DrakeDragonton]

@@lexipedia64 👍🏻

[@DamianFire21]

Oh HECK YES, we are FEASTING tomorrow!!!

[@rackracket8482]

You mean today :)

[@KhmyhVKB]

Immediately rewatched this video after work, this time alone and without disruption. Words cannot express the visceral emotion Teagan's "Mother I" caused inside me. As a woman, I never connected with the idea of motherhood myself, and yet the grief I felt listening to the song reached something so deep inside me. Even though the context is so different, the part when the doctor was so flippant in their diagnosis reminded me of how some of the adults and peers reacted around me when I was bullied and isolated in school. The sense of hopelessness and betrayal you feel when the people that should be helping you fail you, to feel so unseen, is so defeating and really can stay with someone forever. I write fanfiction as a way to escape from these memories, stories of found family and genuine friendship, but never truly choosing to process and resolve the experiences I had back then, nor really healing. To see Teagan choosing to share her story in such an impactful, direct, and stunning way is absolutely awe-inspiring, this is a level of courage that I feel like I can never reach. And the soundscape, lyrics, the acting, visuals, THE VOCALS... WOW. absolutely moved me in a way no song has ever done before. (Even though Thunder Saga has also moved me to tears, becoz jfc the pain.... But Teagan's song just seems to touch something directly in my spirit/soul.) Listening to the whole EP and "Mother Deluxe" is such a unique experience, yet also feels so fundamentally human. @Mortius - thank you for doing this reaction and sharing it with us. Your tearful reactions also got me teary. 🫂 @Teagan - thank you so much for being so open in sharing your story and your art. I'm also sorry this was something you encountered and for being failed by a professional/system that was meant to help. 🫂 To both of you, thank you for doing this video in such a way that is both so informative, inspiring, and carries a heavy topic with such elegance. Your reactions, discussion and behind-the-scenes conversations strike such an awesome balance in processing the story of this music. The funny bits doesn't diminish the impact of the music, but you let first-time listeners better absorb everything in "bite" sizes, while your conversation also reinforced everything the music stands for. I don't know how you did it, but this is a beautiful experience and is officially my favorite video of all time on KZbin. Thank you, thank you, thank you! And as promised in the live chat, I have now purchased the "Mother EP" and "Mother Deluxe" on iTunes. I look forward to the rest of the reaction videos.

[@DanyMonavel]

I just want to give Teagan a hug 🥺

[@Earthhorn]

Watched her songs after the recent individual artist shoutout ... was very deeply touched. Though to be honest - what kind of psychopath has her character be hit with "YOUR LIFE IS SPENT ALONE" by the guy she had a sorta mother-son like relationship with?!

[@Brits_W0rld]

oh my godd

[@hindymarkowitz1340]

I discovered Teagan's music LITERALLY THIS MORNING! What?! How is this REAL?!

[@lexipedia64]

ayy! thank you for loving my dear friend Teagan as well!

[@dartm2175]

"Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hatred, and Hatred leads to suffering!"

[@gnilogaming]

**enter suffering from the thunder saga** eeh eeh aaah ah ah ah eeh eeh ah ah ah ah dont you miss me?

[@GrayDayMystic]

(Penelopeeeeeeheeehe Penelopeeeeheeeeheeeeehe!!!!!)

[@blossom6792]

I’m so mad I can’t get patreon because I wanna see her reaction to divine sugar mama 😭😭😭

[@CreatureCreations-]

Same, I'm sad about this.

[@blossom6792]

Update: watched the full video, I’ve never seen mother and even this one song nearly brought me to tears because I’m a person who wasn’t to be a mother and loves kids. I can’t imagine the heart break you can get with the knowledge that, that one dream you had was not shattered into pieces. On my way to Spotify to truly listen to it but honestly contemplating actually doing so right now because I don’t wanna cry 😭 (I’m doing it)

[@BowlingForGazpacho]

There was a time when I thought I wanted to be a parent more than anything, but then a lot of life happened including medical issues that made me realize that I wasn’t meant to experience that in this life. This EP made me acknowledge how traumatizing medical mistreatment and my ongoing lack of diagnosis has been, and that I always kept moving forward and never really mourned for the version of myself that did want kids. I know being child-free is the right thing for me, but it’s okay to hold space for the inner child that always thought they’d be a parent. Thank you Teagan for giving me space to heal something inside me I didn’t realize still hurt sometimes. Your vulnerability, artistry, and story are incredibly moving and I know there are so many who will benefit from MOTHER, whatever perspective they may be coming from. The fact that this is your first time writing music was shocking, but certainly not that you have a background in poetry. Your words matter and I look forward to hearing more in the future if you feel inclined to share! And thank you Mortius for so thoughtfully engaging in this art and asking questions that allowed us to learn things we might not have otherwise. Your empathy, curiosity, and kindness are so valuable and I hope you are proud of the work you do and community you’ve built! Looking forward to next Wednesday! ❤

[@fizz2867]

I love the sign language both of yall through in there periodically

[@officialmortius]

It was something we discussed together actually! To help with the audio issues we were having :)

[@jonathangaming7510]

Though the specifics of the song are niche, I think it can 100% connect with so many people because in a broader theme it's about having a dream, and then watching that dream get ripped from your grasp, and so many people can relate to that

[@justfra-bruddha]

Teagan genuinely deserves the world and more, and not only her, everyone who suffered as much if not even more, or even less really. The emotion on the vocals, the storytelling, the POETRY IN THIS OH MY GOD

[@almond_jellii]

Caught the premier, cried. Watched the music video, cried. Shared with a friend who went through something similar, cried while writing down what might trigger her. This was amazing. I'm glad we're getting 3 reaction videos out of this!

[@LuckasSilver]

Another comment to encourage the algorithm post-watching: TEAGAN! MY GOD! MY HEART! ACK! Great job on those catch-ask-response moments, Mortius. You caught things so quickly and her excitement to answer was palpable. You genuinely gave her so much validation (not that it's needed, it's just good to have) and insight into audience members like me who can't/don't really relate to her infertility struggles, but can connect to her through the music she has created from another angle. You said it better than I could, but I will still go onto her KZbin music video and leave a comment there. Thank you, for reaching out to her and making this collab happen. It was truly powerful and an excellent way to learn about the story and meaning of Mother I. You two are great in this collab. (BTW her reaction to you saying reaction videos are not a market substitute was literally the same as mine when I first heard that come from you. That's so powerful, great job).

[@gryfon_gamez8184]

"Mother was the only thing I've ever known for sure, so what is left of me if I can't be a mother anymore" I had to rewind and listen to that line so many times because it just hit me. My mum had me and my siblings very young so motherhood has been her entire life and especially early on it was a rocky road. And when we started getting older and approaching our own adulthoods, me having just began mine, she started expressing her desire to have another baby now that she's mature, knows what she's doing and in a stable position. But those dreams were cut short when she found out it was unlikely that she'd be able to conceive again. And that news, plus the anxiety of us going off into our own lives, really affected her. So that line really connected to me as it gave me an insight to what she feels.

[@chlistens7742]

i get sick of a lot of healthcare people who say things wrong. when I was fighting through thyroid cancer, Doctors and nurses kept telling me i was lucky cause i got the ""GOOD CANCER".

[@cindybaraini]

I had some issues with fertility, one year passed from starting to finally getting pregnant. I thought of giving up and assuming I could not, at the age of 36. Now, mother of 2 beautiful 3 and 6 year old girls and looking at this music film I couldn't help to cry a river! Don't give up!

[@TheCandyArt]

Thank you for dropping her artist name so I can stream her music! Every time I searched her only the Epic songs came up; it was starting to upset me. Oh Lord Teagan is amazing in so many ways ❤

[@Emimilliemoo]

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSS FINALLY IVE BEEN SO OBSESSED WITH TEAGANS MUSIC IVE BEEN DYING FOR A REACTION (especially for Mother 1 as its the one that I feel and love the most and the music video is amazing)

[@deamoninyourdreams7612]

"Chaotic time, I have no idea what's going on ever, love it." -Teagan 2024

[@Flesh_Ribbons]

Does she know she deserves the world? 🥺

[@officialmortius]

“😭 only so I can give the world right back to all of them!!!!” - Teagan

[@Flesh_Ribbons]

@@officialmortius "A place for all to rest their heads." Teagan, the incredible woman that you are 🥹 (This whole interview was stunningly beautiful. I can't wait for part 2 of synchronized crying!)

[@emmakinzian539]

I physically cannot listen to any part of the Mother EP without sobbing.

[@StormTalara]

Thank you Teagan for writing this incredible song, and for sharing it here with Mortius for us. This touched me so deeply for numerous reasons. Simply, thank you.

[@PGFTW00]

I didn't watch these as they were releasing, but I really appreciate this series. It's a lot heavier than the more fun musicals that've been covered, but it's incredibly comforting to have a place where some more serious and sensitive topics are being touched upon, so thank you both.

[@amandahufnagle6876]

I am a bit late to the party, but this video has me full of thoughts and feelings. I want to preface this with a general Thank You to Mortius, Teagan, the editors, producers, and everyone involved in the Mother project and this interview/reaction/series (even though I've only seen this video as of typing this). I am 28, and I had my first child the summer after I turned 18. I have three kids, all with the same man, my husband. We met in middle/high school and after the typical teenage drama with some special spice mixed in, we decided to start our family admittedly pretty early. I don't want this to sound gloaty, I just felt it was a decent amount of context for where I'm going with this. I can remember being in elementary school, and when they asked the question, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" my answer was "a mommy". I'm pretty sure a teacher corrected me, as being a mommy wasn't what they meant as a possible career path. My memory is a little fuzzy, I admit, but I distinctly remember having to come up with an alternate answer on the fly. While I was still really young, I had a very close relationship with my mother. She had a very complicated relationship with motherhood and I suspect infertility (we unfortunately did not fully get around to that topic before she passed away, we'll circle back to this later). I'll summarize it as she had several miscarriages before her first daughter, who she lost not long after her birth. Then came me, and then two more daughters a couple years apart after. In our many talks (we would stay up until 3 and 4 in the morning talking about her, and me, and life, anything and everything) she told me about her Sam, and I told her that when I had a daughter of my own I would name her Samantha too. I wish I remembered more clearly how she reacted when I first said it, but I think she was happy. When I was 13, two months before my birthday, my mom passed very suddenly, and it broke me. The only real friend I felt like I had, the only person I could go to and talk about anything, was ripped away from me, and I was lost. Not only was that support gone, but I very quickly realised that she would never get to meet my children. She would never get to meet my Sam. Going back to the start of this whole thing, I got pregnant at 17. My partner and I conceived on purpose, and just a few months later I learned we were having a girl. I already knew her name: Samantha for the sister I never got to meet, Christine for my mother. I was so excited to see her little face in the ultrasound monitor, but there was also that grief that they wouldn't get to meet in this life. I forget where exactly in this video you two address the grief and hope for people that don't exist yet, but I can't help but also tie that a little bit to the grief of those that were lost before they could meet the new ones. My mother knew all of those feelings deeply and intimately, and I so very much wish I could have shared this incredible project with her as well. Then there was the line of "I'm just a child myself," which hit me really hard too. There's the overarching theme of how aloof and unfeeling the healthcare industry can be that really strikes a chord in me as well. I'm a white cis woman, so I am also in a place of some privilege in that respect, but even I have seen glimpses of those struggles in getting the right care and what that entails (I nearly died a few days postpartum with my first, but I think I've gone on long enough 😅) I'm oversharing and rambling, but ultimately, as someone kinda loosely related to the themes involved, I wanted to say to Teagan and the team: Thank you for opening up the conversation, for sharing your experiences, for being unapologetically you. I know there's been an outpouring of well wishes and thanks from everywhere this can be found, and it is incredibly well deserved. I just wanted to add my own voice to them as well. And another thank for your kindness, sympathy, and grace with this video. ❤

[@officialmortius]

🫂 Thank you for sharing your story

[@amandahufnagle6876]

@@officialmortius thank you for the safe space to do so :)

[@dianneantos480]

THANK YOU! This time with Teagan touched deeply. Sharing her story was so truthful; grateful for trusting us with it. Unfortunately others have traveled her road and should hear her story. The emotion never really leaves. Again, thank you both for using this vehicle to do this: her voice, her words, her heart! 💜

[@malenaseiguer2081]

I’ve been crying the whole time , this is so well written. I’ll be sharing it with my 22-year-old daughter Thank you so much for sharing this

[@soccerwizard975]

I've looked on her spotify profile and didn't see her project on it. Glad to be pointed in the right direction.

[@J.D.onthego]

Omg Teagan about love and fear I have come to that conclusion since last year and it changed my whole outlook on life. It’s so true, and once you realize it, it really helps clarify everything. Love that you integrated that Duality into your name. So creative and meaningful. I’m commenting on this because I can’t even comment on the music. Sometimes you see something where you just… really can’t find the words, because words aren’t enough.

[@KhmyhVKB]

Rewatching like the 5th time or 6th time now?? Wanna spitball some fun reactions now I've processed my emotions to the song itself more: - This so funny. My first exposure to Mortius being the Mortius + Casper co-reaction to Epic (I backwatched everything after that), it's so fun to then see Mortius having the first reaction, and Teagan is watching Mortius like Mortius watches Casper. lol - Lmao not Teagan making fun of herself re "diction". I know misheard lyrics is a running gag at this point, but I want it known I had NEVER misheard Teagan's singing. I always heard "enlighten me" and everything else she sang without the need of captions!!!! Teagan you are so good!!!!!!!!!!! - Genuinely love that both Mortius and Teagan are "insane" dog parents.

[@Scatterbrained_Watching]

Oh my god, I adore this. I have never cried so calmly in my life 😭 Because I’m literally just spellbound to keep watching this video, keep listening, and the EMOTIONS. The *emotions.* They’re just washing over me like gentle waves. Washing right through me. I’m so terribly weak to anything family related. Especially from a parent’s POV (from a lifetime next to the most loving mother, who is very vocal about her love, that you could ever imagine. I know her head and heart better than I know my own, and anything that vaguely reminds me of it will VERY easily bring me to tears. I’m very grateful to be so loved). So you can imagine, this very much got to me. And god, Teagan’s gorgeous voice is just the cherry on top. Also, what you said about finding parts to relate to while not relating to the whole thing. Gosh, yeah. The theme of having to redirect the idea of who you are and what defines you and your future, and your whole personhood. An idea you had at a very young age, by all means maybe the first vision of yourself you ever had. To redirect and shift that idea, to realise your life isn’t and won’t be defined by the things you hoped it would. Partially because of a diagnosis. Of wanting to rip your body and brain apart and put it back together until you are what you thought you would be. So that you can still align with the ONE THING you have always defined yourself by, the one persistent plan. *That* hits VERY close to home. And having it be delivered to you in a casual way, as if it’s not life altering. Yeah. There’s a lot for me to grasp at in this song. I have so many bits of lyrics that will just be bouncing around my mind for weeks to come. That is my other weakness. Beautifully worded parallels and metaphors and connections between things for the sake of acute and accurate descriptions. MAN, I love art, music and women

[@LunarKaity]

I have had a lot of experiences myself with the medical field. Though I say this, I will always respect the people in the medical field due to my mother being in the medical force. That said, I have had many doctors look at me and say things like I don't look sick so I probably am not. I've had this happen when I had the flu and my mother had to continuously ask for me to be tested. Another situation is I have issues with kidney stones and for my previous stone, I went to the doctor and was told I don't look like I have a stone because I don't look like I'm in that much pain. It was totally disregarded that I told them I have a history of kidney stones. I also still don't know why I get kidney stones even though I've done a number of ways to find out why. All this said, experiencing a song that talks about such real and important topics that allow so many people to connect to in so many different ways is beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@AmyLeuWho]

Aw, I love Teagan so much more now! What poetry!

[@phoenixwings8038]

Oh my god I LOVE Teagan’s Mother album with all of my heart and there’s literally no reactions to it so far, so I am actually so very excited to see this

[@Lima_bean1]

i listened to mother I the day it released and was just completely took with it- the rest of the ep was just as special ❤

[@ComfyHobbit]

I can't fully relate to this beautifully raw experience; but when I was 10, due to some health issues that I'd accidentally caused myself to have, I was told that if this kept happening, I may become infertile. And, because it has depended so much on the uncertain future, to no one's fault, I still haven't gotten the answer. I know I'm only 14, and I understand that I don't understand the full picture of what being infertile means. But a part of me still deeply resonated with this video because of this experience that I am still living through, and has been able to gain some solace through that. So thank you. Thank you for that, Teagan.

[@kiwiwie5977]

Shivers! Shivers! I love Temo's voice! The lyrics are so touching even though I don't want children of my own. My heart goes out for her for the battle against endometriosis. Big hugs from another one suffering of that devious illness

[@TravellerYanii]

I am not even close to experiencing motherhood cause I’m too young but this had wrecked me. I can’t imaging how heartbreaking it must have been for the people going through this. 🥺 to the women who are going through this, i hope you heal from the experience.

[@Cataly_ely]

Gods, i was SOBBING throughout this whole thing. I've heard a couple clips on Tik Tok of Teagan's solo music, and I knew it would hit me like a truck so i was genuinely stalling to listen to her actual album. This entire toppic is literally my biggest fear and it resonates so deeply. Teagan, your music is amazing and it reached straight into my soul and ripped out my heart. And I'll probably listen to this album and sob gor a long while.

[@beckenfuggle644]

SO here for Teagans Solo muisc. Her role as Athena has touched so many lives❤.

[@kory_misun]

*Gaaasp* It's the great, powerful and lovely Teagan! The sweet opening made me tear up for real. Who am I kidding? The whole video did.

[@lokisredsoxjersey]

teagan’s music is incredible. she is one of the most talented people i’ve had the pleasure of coming across and i am so glad you’re finally being able to see that as well!

[@marniejensen4051]

I just listened to Mother I the other night, and man... 😭 I have a chromosomal disorder called Turner's Syndrome which means I can't have any children of my own. I have known this and have had to come to terms with it since I was 8 or 9 years old. I have had similar thoughts/feelings. It also doesn't help that doctors still have me do pregnancy tests before procedures even though it's literally impossible. Salt in the wound, honestly. I relate with this Mother series so much ❤ 😢 Well done, Teagan. And thank you, Mortius for making this video.

[@kat9837]

Been listening to the Mother EP nonstop for a week now, and honestly I never really thought I wanted kids myself but somehow I felt such grief listening to all the songs. I had never once wanted to be a parent due to some stuff in my past yet I was feeling this loss soso much, a place I never thought a song could hit for me and agh :,) it goes to show how amazing of a songwriter and lyricis and vocalist Teagan is 💕 Definitely one of my biggest inspirations as a musician myself -- awesome collaboration and I'm so excited to see the rest of the Mother series reactions!

[@Claudia-B.1987]

Ohhhh wow. I am 36 and never wanted to be a mother for myself, but hearing mother I made me cry😭😭😭

[@froggy12koreangirl]

Catching the livestream, made me tear up, Teagan is amazing; thank you so much both you, and Mortius for showing off the musical talents. I cannot wait for more, to show this song off, and so much more since I know friends/family who would connect with the song better. - As someone who has an unknown past, there’s a small part of me that hopes deep down my mother missed me or even thinks of me. Not gonna say more than that but, got to have an emotional time just really connecting and blabbing. Ahem, anyway off to go listen to more music, - thanks again.

[@LittleBirdsSinging]

I love Teagan and her music so much. Every time I hear it, I get chills, it feels like getting my soul blowtorched clean by a vengeful goddess. Hearing all the context for this music, and seeing the music video, was so amazing. Also, as an aroace person still discovering myself, my identity, and what that means for me as a person, i feel like I'm really able to connect to that theme of mourning something you've never had. In the world we live in, where romance and relationships are shoved in your face and expected, even if that may not be the way your life pans out, it's sometimes hard, and some days i wish that would be my future. Thank you both, truly, for this

[@LizaaFernando]

This video made me let out all the tears I had hidden from the world!! Teagan, Mortius thank you both of you for being a beacon of hope to the world sending you virtual hugs🫂

[@wintersong1235]

I didn’t watch this when it came out cause I didn’t have time and wanted to listen to Teagan’s stuff myself. Just listened to it and wow I’m so excited for this and already emotionally going through it

[@auraa411]

holy i listened to this song for some time now like regularly and i never realized it was athena's singer damn, either way it is so beautiful

[@crystallight808]

The song really gets to me due to the fact that I might become infertile due to health reasons and I too imagined exactly what my kids would look like and I've always wanted to be a mother I love to take care of people so this entire song and story really gets to me honestly it's one of the rare things that makes me cry❤😅

[@lucasmonson6672]

That was so beautiful. Not to mention, it's by the amazing Teagan. I will have this on repeat along w epic lol

[@justanormalpeeps3938]

WHAT, NO WAY. I CANNOT BE LATE FOR THIS OH MY GOD(dess)

[@justanormalpeeps3938]

i missed the lifestream

[@rubywolf07]

I can connect to this a little. Sure I got gaslighted alot before my fibromyalgia diagnosis but I nearly lost my youngest daughter when I gave birth to her. Now my chances of giving her a sibling have gone down.

[@icemagiciangh]

Ok. I’m not a crier at songs. The closest I’ve come is Remember Me in Coco. But this… this got me. My mother experienced immense difficulty and discomfort having children. She was in a very similar situation. She always wanted to be a mom, but was told that the odds weren’t good. She had endometriosis, as well. My mother is the strongest person I know. She ended up having myself and my sibling. Herself and my sibling almost didn’t make it, but they got through. She then raised my sibling and myself on her own. Good, loving mothers are some of the strongest people this world has known. Thank you for sharing your journey, Teagan 🩵

[@melissaf5331]

I just have to say, I almost didn't come back and watch this reaction. I went and listened Teagan's music first and I did not make it through the first few listens without breaking down completely. I didnt think I would be able to handle watching someone else react to this and feel those emotions as well. Omg Teagan. What an incredible human being you are to have shared your story and your voice in this way. I don't think I can put into words all of the gratitude and sorrow I feel for you all bundled together. Thank you. And thank you Mortius for introducing this amazing artists music to us. ❤❤❤

[@thepuzzleoracle6760]

I knew there was a reason I hadn’t listened to this yet, I’m am not in an emotionally strong enough place for this right now. It took us 3 years and a PCOS diagnosis to have our son and I know that’s not long in the grand scheme of things, but to me at the time, I was devastated because I too had always known I’d be a mom. I had no aspirations or goals other than to be a mother. Thankfully the hurdle wasn’t too big for us and we now have 2 beautiful children, but my mental health has been on a steady decline for a while and this amazingly beautiful music just sent me right back there. I’m so sorry for your experience and thank you for sharing it with the world in the form of Mother ❤

[@silvertongue231]

Definitely hearing the Athena in this song she was basically a surrogate mother to Odysseus so I can just see her singing this as much as people like to crap on Athena (myself included)

[@Enby_Ember]

i just signed up to the patreon to wach the divine sugar mommy one and it was worth it

[@crystallight808]

51:30 I'm gen Z and I don't even do the Gen Z heart because I didn't know that existed😂😂😂

[@gabrielsimpson5494]

This reaction was amazing! The first time I listened (and pretty much every time after) to Mother I was immediately enthralled

[@DrakeDragonton]

I can’t wait for the next one!!!

[@josephsaraceni5424]

OMG I DID A SHOW WITH HER SHE IS AMAZING!!

[@teaganearley]

Love you lil bro 🥰

[@robertolanzone]

I had listened to the song, but my dumb self could not understand what the lyrics were about 😅 I'm glad this video gave context, made me appreciate the song way more and made me tear up 😢

[@murilo10619murilo]

Two of my favorite people on the internet! Great reaction of great songs! All my love to you two!

[@fizz2867]

I can relate to so many aspects of this song but mostly separately from each other. Its never been my dream to have children but it wasnt like I didnt want them either. At 21 I was diagnosed with PCOS which means it'll be difficult but not necessarily impossible to have children, but I have other issues that would make it a high risk pregnancy. I also struggle with heart issues and other health issues that I still dont have answers for and doctor hopping trying to find someone actually willing to help me figure it out. So many times Ive experienced that feeling of hearing what it's not but not knowing still what it is and walking around after those appointments devastated inside while everyone around me is still going about their lives. I also relate to the dream being taken away aspect as its been my dream to be a vet since I was 5 but now finishing up undergrad i dont think vet school is something that I can accomplish unless its by some miracle from God. Thank you so much Teagan for putting all of these things into words and for sharing it with the world and thank you Mortius for introducing me to her music.

[@DrakeDragonton]

We need to make Teagan 25 like a new wet hades meme

[@queerlyvictorian]

Love that Mortius prompted me to listen to MOTHER. Listened to it literally today and it's already written on my heart. I teared up along with y'all and am HERE for MOTHER Month!!!

[@adriel8498]

Omg! This was so intense, I heard her songs and was so intense, and now seeing her words and your reaction take this to a new level. Thanks for this video.

[@elinelin7414]

This music is so beautifull, this video made me cry and then laugh and then cry again. Teagan has such an amazing voice and I will now listen to that and EPIC on repeat.

[@KhmyhVKB]

SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!!!! THANK YOU MORTIUS AND THANK YOU TEAGAN!

[@beckenfuggle644]

This women is EVERYTHING

[@elysiadrani1510]

well that was a rollercoaster of emotions... I truly did not expect to ball my eyes out on this beautifful and heart breaking song. It's been a good five minutes after my watch and I'm still crying ... Anyways, all my thougt are with you TE/MO (enven if I doubt you'll read this ^^') I'm really close in age with you and that song hit me like train at full speed. Thank you for sharing this with the world and thank you Mortius for recording this too 🧡🧡🧡 Now I'm gonna lay down and cry some more X) (oh and also I come from Epic ;) )

[@lordqwertythepyromancer3458]

What an amazing reaction. And we still have a voiceplay and geoff reaction to look forward to

[@Oryis_Jellyfish]

Amazing interview and experience. Teagan is so amazing for finding words and a way to bring attention to an experience that so many of us have walked through in a daze. She is an amazingly talented and charming person and you two had great interview chemistry. Seems you've made a great friend out of this Mort :)

[@witchqueen1296]

MOTHER ATHENA IN THE HOUSE, LET'S GO!!!!

[@tori_james_art_]

I love Teagans album so so so much! I am super exited for this❤

[@officialmortius]

I’m excited for everyone to go through it with us! It’s quite the experience :)

[@isabellathomas1314]

Oh my gosh, this song had me crying my eyes out. I had an infertility scare as well last year of parts just not working, but thankfully it was something fixable. But in that time of waiting for my appointments, I had all these feelings too

[@sykloni1209]

I went to listen to the song before watching the reaction and oh wow 🥹 Then I immediately listened to it the second time. And now after seeing this reaction and hearing the background story of this song from Teagan I think I'm just gonna go and listen to the song few more times (and cry) 💜

[@Smk42217]

Mortius giving that clean insight!!

[@VintKnight]

RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, YES, YES, recently been listening to this constantly, it's so freaking good!

[@MissaMitchell]

Who's cutting onions?!

[@bethanystockett7938]

My eldest had several miscarriages and a still born so I know how hard it is for the family of those who have miscarriages

[@DanyMonavel]

Thank you, Teagan. I am the niche

[@Lavenderart16]

I think Mortius would love the music in monster high boo York boo York, especially the song search inside

[@silvertongue231]

Writing a song is such a puzzle.sometimes

[@silvertongue231]

Omg Teagan and I are exactly the same age that's wild

[@beckenfuggle644]

Legitimately tears already 😅

[@Lightmaster677]

Wait, 96? Mortius and I are the same age? Wtf??

[@emilymary5831]

I relate to this so much

[@AmyLeuWho]

Mortius, what do you mean you've never heard anyone miss someone who doesn't exist yet, haven't you heard Carly Rae Jepson sing, "Before you came into my life, I missed you so bad And you should know that So call me maybe" (joking) But in all seriousness, the concept of asking "Mother" for help, because it's the 1st thing you learned to do, even now from the perspective of learning how helpless adulthood can be to provide for anyone, even yourself. It's heartbreaking

[@DrakeDragonton]

With people like Teagan voicing the loss of a future life so clearly, it puts a whole new view on the tragedy of abortion. Even if it was an inconvenient life and not their long, it was a person. And then suddenly, poof. No more. It’s a different kind of grief that is far too often buried and forgotten, and the act of creating this grief is even glorified and suggested. (Sorry, I just couldn’t NOT think about the connection)

[@vickitucksen7363]

with all the great singers you react to, how is it you haven't covered Dimash? He has a range of at least 7 octaves and in multiple languages

[@officialmortius]

Respectfully, did you try searching for or looking for a reaction before making this comment? Genuinely, no rudeness intended, but it’s quite literally my most viewed video on my entire channel 😆

[@beckenfuggle644]

I'm an apple music girly too🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Auitsmgirl5]

Mortius I got a question are you and Teagan best friend? I'm just curious that all

[@DizTooNice]

Hey Mortius. I was wondering if you could react to “Rest ye merry gentlemen” by beatvox which is on swissbeatbox channel. This video is so amazingly good and underrated and I really wish if you could react to it. I was very much appreciate it as well. Thank you

[@abramdelisle5746]

you have to watch mother 2 it will destroy you